Umno and BN have no problem if the Election Commission (EC) wants to introduce the biometric system, use indelible ink or retain the present system for 13th general election.

Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan said the use of indelible ink was of no concern for Umno and BN because they had never abused general elections and by-elections.

He said the matter was proven at 2004 general election in Kelantan which saw Umno losing by just one seat and PAS successfully formed the state government with a majority of two votes in Kemuning and Machang seats.

The EC has also conducted a fair election so that the opposition could win five states at 12th general election," he said in a statement today.

However, the use of indelible ink must three conditions; agreed by the National Fatwa Council, cannot be removed by bleaching, and no one should try to smuggle and abuse it in elections.

"Court petitions brought by parties dissatisfied with results of elections proved that there was no evidence of phantom voters."

Ahmad said the use of indelible ink could be used as additional basis to prove that general elections and by-elections are transparent and just.

He added Umno and BN's victory had never depended on the manipulation of election results to rule the country.

"Our victory was with dignity and valid. We leave it to the wisdom of voters to make the right decision after all the good done by the government," he said.

- Bernama

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